NOAA-20 over Cape Town tonight
Pass predictions for Cape Town, ZA.
Next visible pass
Thu, Sep 10, 1:47 PM
Peak elevation 30.09° · rises SE · sets N
Tracking: NOAA 20 (JPSS-1) (NORAD 43013)
7-day pass forecast
| Date | Time | Peak elev | Rises | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10 | 1:47 PM | 30.09° | SE | N |
| Sep 10 | 3:27 PM | 29.09° | S | NW |
| Sep 11 | 1:06 AM | 35.62° | NE | S |
| Sep 11 | 2:47 AM | 24.33° | NW | SW |
| Sep 11 | 1:29 PM | 19.79° | SE | NE |
| Sep 11 | 3:08 PM | 43.23° | S | NW |
| Sep 12 | 12:48 AM | 24.09° | NE | S |
How to spot NOAA-20 from Cape Town
NOAA polar weather satellite (JPSS).
- Look in the direction listed — passes start near the horizon and arc across the sky.
- Peak elevation matters — a 60°+ peak means it'll go nearly overhead; under 30° stays low.
- Best viewing is in the 90 minutes after sunset or before sunrise — the satellite is sunlit while you're in shadow.
- No equipment needed for bright passes — the ISS at peak rivals Venus.
Going to look up?
For fainter satellites you'll want 7×50 or 10×50 binoculars. A pair of Celestron SkyMaster binoculars is the consensus pick. Affiliate placement — replace with your affiliate link.
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